Eighteen months or so ago, I found my self shaping some of my globe-inspired sketches into sculptures. I loved making models when I was a kid, which perhaps led me to minor in sculpture at Colorado State. I love the art of making, and I love visiting craftsmen when I travel. Various craftsmen have taught me patience, process, and sequencing. When I started making these globe sculptures, I didn’t really know (nor did I want to project) where this project may lead.
In a sense, it was more about not asking any questions of myself, not considering commerce in the process, and not having a plan or a schedule. I just let my creativity lead the way. That “way” found it’s destination, as the 100 Worlds Project exhibition of 50 sculptures and 50 photographic prints, which opened at JETT Gallery in the Little Italy section of downtown San Diego.
My hope for the exhibition was that different generations would be able to engage with the subject and find it intriguing. That different communities of people would collide and share, and that visitors would be inspired, in whatever form that would take.
By most measures, the 100WP Opening was a full-on success, with great energy, attendance and animated discussion.
I just wish the most frequently asked question wasn’t, “So when are you going to finish the next 50?”
Visit the 100 Worlds Project website for a look-see.
-Ron
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